A challenge and an opportunity for glass world
Promoted by ICG, Community of Glass Associations and ICOM-Glass, the Spanish mission at the UN led the application for an International Year of Glass (IYOG) in 2022.
We have presented all the documentation required by the UN to justify the proposal. The IYOG project developed widely generating support from research centres, Universities, glass producers, suppliers and end-users across the globe. Not only are science and technology included; museums, educational establishments and art galleries will play a key role in displaying glass history and the potential glass has as an enabling material in building sustainable and fairer societies.
May 25, 2021
The UN General Assembly officially declared 2022 as the International Year of Glass. The International Commission on Glass, the Community of Glass Associations, and ICOM-Glass had submitted the application for glass to be recognized.
The draft resolution was introduced by the representative of Spain, who in her remarks said the basis of the draft was born thousands of years ago in the cradle of civilization when glass was first discovered. “Glass has evolved along with humanity,” she said, highlighting the need to develop technologies that will foster a more sustainable future.
Describing glass as a “biomaterial par excellence,” she said celebrations during the Year of Glass will contribute to the implementation of the sustainable development goals by fostering a fairer and more sustainable future. She closed by urging that the draft be adopted by consensus.
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Date: 19 May 2021Source: www.iyog2022.org
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Date: 19 May 2021
ICG, CGA and ICOM-Glass are promoting 2022 as a United Nations International Year of Glass to underline its scientific, economic and cultural roles and celebrate several anniversaries.
The International Commission on Glass (ICG), the Community of Glass Associations (CGA) and ICOM-Glass are promoting 2022 as a United Nations International Year of Glass to underline its scientific, economic and cultural roles and celebrate several anniversaries. Glass supports many vital technologies, facilitates sustainability and a green world and enriches our lives, yet often goes unnoticed.
This exciting journey began in 2018. Support came from 1500 Universities and research centers, societies and associations, museums, artists, educators, manufacturers and companies in 78 countries on 5 continents. Having successfully negotiated the dis
International Year of Glass 2022 set for UN approval
Published 12th May, 2021 by Greg Morris
An International Year of Glass 2022 is set for United Nations approval.
The United Nations is set to approve a proposed International Year of Glass 2022 next week.
The proposal has passed a process of silence that is imposed by the UN before any resolution, which means that the proposal will definitely be approved at the next United Nations General Assembly on May 17 and 18.
Prof Alicia Duran, President of the IYOG2022 steering committee for the year of glass said that with the support and tireless work of more than 1500 organisations and institutions from 78 countries, it had achieved its objective.
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Date: 13 April 2021Source: www.glass.org
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Date: 13 April 2021
GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo is on schedule for September 13-15 in Atlanta, GA, with the fitting 2021 theme of Back to Business. Back to GlassBuild.”
NGA is pleased to announce
GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo is on schedule for September 13-15 in Atlanta, GA, at the Georgia World Congress Center. The 18th edition of the largest glass, glazing, window, and door event in the western hemisphere returns for
buying and business building that only an in-person trade show can deliver.
Exhibitors and attendees will once again talk directly to one another about glass and fenestration opportunities and challenges, such as supply, operational efficiencies and the new products, services and solutions that address the industry’s needs.